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1
Why are tariffs used on goods imported into the U.S.?
To punish another country
To reduce competition with companies that sell inside our country
to decrease the price of imported goods
to increase the cost of domestic goods
2
How are
Entitlement Programs
different from Welfare programs?
They are exactly the same
Welfare guarantees benefits to anyone who has CONTRIBUTED to to it
Entitlements provide money to those under a certain Maximum Income Level
Entitlements guarantee benefits to anyone who has CONTRIBUTED to to it
3
Why would someone say that Medicare and Social Security will take up
MORE
of the U.S. Budget in the future?
There will be MORE people over 65 in the future
Because of the U.S. Debt
Because older people are greedy
Because money is not worth as much
4
List one Action the Food and Drug Administration would do.
Manufacture certain foods for purchase
Set the price a medicine should be
Test drugs and vaccines for safety
Hire workers in a pharmaceutical plant
5
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the 4 Foreign Policy Goals?
Diplomacy
Protecting National Security
Supporting Humanitarian Causes
Maintain Economic Stability
6
CHOOSE 3
: Which of the following are positive results from the U.S. giving countries foreign aid when they need it?
The country could help the U.S. as a security partner
The U.S. could gain a trade partner
The receiving country will become stronger than the U.S.
The people in that country will be helped
7
According to
our study
, what invention contributed the most to causing urban sprawl?
Telegraph
Automobile
Microwave Oven
Telephone
8
Why was the
Executive Order
a quick and efficient way to desegregate the military after World War II?
Congress voted on it very quickly
The President can make an Executive Order quickly, w/o Congress approval
The military was not segregated in World War 2
The President did not want to integrate African Americans in the military
9
What is "Domestic Policy"?
A government strategy in dealing with issues inside a country.
A mutual union or association between countries for a benefit to all.
A government strategy in dealing with other nations.
the belief that a country should not be involved with other countries
10
Which International Organization is
most likely
to provide humanitarian aid?
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Red Cross (ICRC)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
11
What are "Civil Rights"?
Rights that are given to a smal, select group of people
The systematic separation of people based on group membership.
Local laws that legalized separating people based on a person’s race
Basic human rights of citizens to political / social freedom, and equality.
12
What is the difference between “Prejudice” and “Discrimination”?
Prejudice is an negative action toward someone, based on group membership
Discrimination is when you think negatively, based on group membership
Prejudice has to do with an opinion, discrimination has to do with action.
Discrimination has to do with an opinion, Prejudice has to do with action.
13
Why is “Urban Sprawl” bad for the environment?
it isn't bad for the environment
People mispronounce "Sprawl"
It increases open land
it increases pollution by expanding the city and taking up more open land
14
What is the
main foreign policy goal
that is supported by being a member of the
World Trade Organization
?
Promote Democracy
Maintain Economic Stability
Support Humanitarian Causes
Promote National Security
15
Define: Rural
a very hard word to say with your mouth full
Housing that has more population per unit and takes up LESS open space
Belonging to a city; high population density and mostly developed land.
Areas with low population density and large amounts of underdeveloped land
16
List one action the Environmental Protection Agency would perform.
Set market prices for gas, oil and coal
Set Standards for clean drinking water
Set the price on energy efficient vehicles
Regulate business hours of public offices
17
What's the definition for "Urban"
a place to grow herbs
Areas with low population density and large amounts of underdeveloped land
A place that has very low pollution
Belonging to a city; high population density and mostly developed land.
18
Choose 2
: What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 accomplish?
It made it easier for African Americans to vote
It outlawed discriminatory voting practices, like poll taxes/reading tests
It gave the right of voting to women
It was the first time African Americans were able to vote
19
Why have people traditionally chosen to live in
urban
areas rather than rural areas?
because of the pollution level
more open land and grass
more opportunity, jobs
they like noise, heat and light
20
What is the purpose of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
regulating freedom of speech and how citizens communicate.
regulating the "do not call" list
regulating all business and trade procedures
regulating communications by radio, television, and internet
21
What is a "Maximum Income Requirement"?
Entitlement program of health insurance to assist people over age 65.
level of income a person must be under to be eligible for welfare.
Amount of money you must exceed to pay your bills
Making the most money you can make at a job
22
What was the main purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It extended rights to Women only
African American were first given the right to vote
prohibits discrimination on the basis of group membership.
It gave rights to African Americans only
23
What was the main positive result that occurred after the U.S. signed NAFTA?
Military strength grew
It created 30% more jobs in the U.S.
Profits on products increased by 200%
Trade increased and goods were less expensive
24
Which is
NOT
one of the 4 Foreign Policy Tools?
Promote Democracy
Foreign Aid
Military
Trade
25
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the negative results of isolationism?
It leads to having a weak military
leads to shortages in needed products and resources
It leads to a lack of new technology
It improves trade relationships
26
What is the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?
to give foreign aid to other countries
to protect consumers from unfair business practices
to set standards with Internet content
to make trade deals with other countries
27
What is "Segregation"?
The systematic separation of people based on group membership.
To stop the practice of separating people based on group membership.
An opinion or feeling about someone based on their group membership.
To divide a person into segments
28
What minority group was the
focus
of The Equal Pay Act of 1963?
Women in the workforce
All Men in the workforce
African Americans in the Workplace
One person, named Bruce, in the workforce
29
What is "High Density Housing??
Housing that has more population per unit and takes up LESS open space
Housing for very dense people
Housing that has LESS population per unit and takes up LESS open space
A house with very thick walls
30
What is the
main foreign policy goal
that is supported by being a member of
NATO
?
Maintain Economic Stability
Support Humanitarian Causes
Promote National Security
Promote Democracy
31
What is the definition of Regulatory Agencies?
The branch of government that makes laws
Government Agencies who help get people elected
Just any regular, old agency
Government agencies whose job it is to keep American citizens safe.
32
What foreign policy
TOOL
is used
most
in the United Nations?
Diplomacy
Tariffs
Military
Trade
33
How can “Smart Growth” be good for the environment?
It increases the intelligence of people
maximizes pollution and allows the city to grow into rural areas
keeps people in the city and preserves open land outside the city
Because dumb growth is just...dumb
34
Would the FAA regulate salaries of pilots for an airline?
No, the FAA only regulates Communications, like the internet
Yes, the FAA regulates ALL the Agencies
No, The FAA only regulates things having to do with air safety
Yes, the FAA regulates EVERYTHING having to do with Airlines
35
What could be a
DISADVANTAGE
to providing welfare and entitlement programs
People could be motivated to not work
People in need would get food that they need.
Wealth could be redistributed to those who need it.
There are no possible disadvantages
36
Which of the following is NOT an Entitlement Program?
Social Security
SNAP
Worker's Compensation
Medicare
